Francisco Cortez, PLS
HC-03, BOX 6496
Humacao, PR. 00791
(787)649-8773 (mobile) (787) 850-8786 (home)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Have twenty (20) years of experience inspecting all construction phases/trades. Possess thorough knowledge of the different construction disciplines, practices and methods. Have administered and performed project management for approximately nineteen (19) years within a wide variety of real property related services and contracts such as: new construction, major repair and alteration projects, operation and maintenance and/or replacement of complex mechanical systems and equipment, janitorial and guard services. Excellent in resolving and addressing complex problems, implementing solutions, and recommending action plans. Experienced dealing with recurring complaints regarding critical service or space requirements; ensuring correct procurement obligations and payments, preparing request for quotations and handling all project correspondence. Have twenty two (22) years as Professional Land Surveyor. Certified as Project Management Professional, Home Quality Inspector, Appraiser and Real Estate Broker. Possess Home Office for eighteen (18) years. Excellent team player, can communicate effectively, both oral and written; customer relations and conflict resolution. Use of computer programs, excel, Microsoft word and other office technical software.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Fully Bilingual, Captain of the US Army Reserve Engineer Corps until 1999
Knowledgeable in AUTOCAD, MR. CADD AND SURVCAD ; NIKON TOTAL STATION (SURVEYING INSTRUMENT)
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES and CERTIFICATES:
Certified Project Management Professional, 11/07
Certified Real Estate Broker, 03/04
Certified Home Quality Inspector (CHQI), Puerto Rico , 12/00
Certified Appraiser, 09/00
Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), LIC. #9749, Puerto Rico, 06/86
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Building Management Specialist/ Property Manager
TIRI Real Estate Institute - 190 Hrs. 03/04
Urban Planning & Land Development 01/04
Diesel Generator Testing - 40 HRS. 06/03
Home Quality Inspector, 12/01
Architectural Hardware – Quality Verification 02/01
HVAC Systems, 01/00
Appraiser - 180 HRS.,10/99
National Electric Code, 03/99
Concrete Inspection, 11/96
Masonry Construction - Quality Verification, 06/95
Mechanical Inspection, 04/92
Hazardous Waste, 09/91
General construction: Quality Verification - 40hrs, 03/91
Flexible Pavement, 09/90
Work Experience
Building Management Specialist (40 hours per week) – 07/05 to Present
General Services Administration (GSA), Public Building Service (PBS), Caribbean Service Center, Federico Degetau Federal Building Chardon Ave., San Juan, PR. 00918-1703
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and developed scope of work for customers and collaborated with senior management and engineering teams on project development, pre-construction meetings with clients, and lead tenants for an improved scope of work definition.
• Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization. Create and execute project work plans and revised as appropriate. Manage project budget.
• Manage and monitor the mechanical and the janitorial contracts to provide service support to all federal agencies.
• Review monthly mechanical maintenance reports on A/C , preventing malfunction on equipment operations and maintaining efficiency.
• Prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures and perform inspections; and leases housing large number of occupants.
• Make recommendations in taking action based on observed building conditions, knowledge of the building, programs, GSA policies and regulations, or communications from tenants, vendors, and contractors.
• Prepare estimates and “Scope of Work†based on tenants request for modifications to office spaces; painting, carpeting, partitioning, cabling, electrical work and new office layouts.
• Review payroll data recommendation of progress payments or termination actions.
• Solicit proposals from prospective contractors and analysis for conformance with requirements. Perform price analysis including review of cost breakdowns.
Construction Representative / Inspector (40 hours per week) 08/86 – 12/04 Construction Representative; Department Of Defense, Resident Office In Charge of Construction (ROICC), Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR; PSC 1008 Box 3976, FPO AA 34051 - 3976, Puerto Rico Area.
• Coordinate construction operations with contractors, customers, station Key Staff Personnel and the Public Works Engineering and Environmental Department.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure work performed at various job sites was in compliance with the contract requirements.
• Perform Quality Assurance Surveillance and Safety & Environmental Inspections for the ROICC Office, Puerto Rico Area.
• Perform safety inspections using the Safety and Health Manual 385-1-1 from the Corps of Engineers and OSHA Manual, and prepare violation reports.
• Guide and monitor all Quality Control Programs to ensure effectiveness.
• Perform estimates for different site conditions.
• Perform final inspections jointly with contractor and customer to ensure final product is at the best workmanship acceptance level.
• Coordinate and direct construction production meetings, operations with contractors, subcontractors, naval station and customer / users to ensure schedules and deadlines were within the assigned budget.
• Revise “Re-Work†Items Lists and Test Logs for completeness and accuracy to follow up on required corrective actions.
EDUCATION
11/07 Certified Project Manager Professional, university of New Orleans, Hato Rey, PR
03/04 Real Estate Broker Certificate, Tiri Real Estate Institute, Rio Piedras, PR
04/03 Construction Quality Management For Contractors, US Army Corps Of Engineers
05/02
10/99 Project Management
Appraiser Courses (Residence Appraisal, Real Estate Appraisal, Math for Appraiser’s and Ethics for Appraiser’s).
12/82 BA Surveying, University of El Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering & Architectural Draftsman, Ponce Regional College, Ponce, Puerto Rico
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of P.R., Humacao Chapter (2006 – to present)
Member of the Home Quality Inspectors Association of Puerto Rico
Member of the Appraiser’s Institute of Puerto Rico
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION:
United States Army Reserve, Captain (1983-1998)
Branch and Period of Active Duty Service: 02-1983 to 07-1986, U.S. Army
Parachute Badge(AIRBORNE) ; Army Service Ribbon
Type of Discharge: Honorable
Armed Forces Courses:
Combined Arms Staff School (Four month course, DIPLOMA) AUG 98-NOV 98
Engineer Officer Advance Course (Six month course, DIPLOMA) FEB 86-AUG 86
Engineer Officer Basic Course (Nine Week course, DIPLOMA) NOV 82-FEB 83
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